Mapping PL-300 Objectives to Course Content

Obtaining the Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification requires candidates to pass the PL-300 exam. This table
describes where the objectives for the PL-300 exam are covered in this course.

1. Prepare the Data Covered In

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1.1 Get data from data sources
 Identify and connect to a data source 2A
 Change data source settings, including credentials, privacy levels, and data source 2A
locations
 Select a shared dataset, or create a local dataset 2C
 Choose between DirectQuery, Import, and Dual mode 2A
 Change the value in a parameter 3C
1.2 Clean the data
 Evaluate data, including data statistics and column properties 3A
 Resolve inconsistencies, unexpected or null values, and data quality issues 3A, 3C, 3D
 Resolve data import errors 2D
1.3 Transform and load the data
 Select appropriate column data types 3A
 Create and transform columns 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 6A
 Transform a query 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D
 Design a star schema that contains facts and dimensions 2B
 Identify when to use reference or duplicate queries and the resulting impact 3C
 Merge and append queries 3C
 Identify and create appropriate keys for relationships 2B
 Configure data loading for queries 2A, 2B

2. Model the Data Covered In

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2.1 Design and implement a data model
 Configure table and column properties 3A
 Implement role-playing dimensions 7C
 Define a relationship's cardinality and cross-filter direction 2B, 7C
 Create a common date table 2B
 Implement row-level security roles 10A
2.2 Create model calculations by using DAX
 Create single aggregation measures 6B
 Use CALCULATE to manipulate filters 7C
 Implement time intelligence measures 7C
 Identify implicit measures and replace with explicit measures 6B
 Use basic statistical functions 8B
 Create semi-additive measures 7C
 Create a measure by using quick measures 6B
  Create calculated tables 8A
2.3 Optimize Model Performance
 Improve performance by identifying and removing unnecessary rows and 11A
columns
 Identify poorly performing measures, relationships, and visuals by using 11A
Performance Analyzer
 Improve performance by choosing optimal data types 11A
 Improve performance by summarizing data 11A

3. Visualize and analyze the data Covered In

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3.1 Create reports
 Identify and implement appropriate visualizations 4A, 4B
 Format and configure visualizations 4A, 4B
 Use a custom visual 4B
 Apply and customize a theme 5A
 Configure conditional formatting 5A
 Apply slicing and filtering 7D
 Configure the report page 5A
 Use the Analyze in Excel feature 10B
 Choose when to use a paginated report 9A
3.2 Enhance reports for usability and storytelling
 Configure bookmarks 11A
 Create custom tooltips 5B
 Edit and configure interactions between visuals 11A
 Configure navigation for a report 5A
 Apply sorting 5A
 Configure sync slicers 7D
 Group and layer visuals by using the Selection pane 11A
 Drill down into data using interactive visuals 7A, 7B
 Configure export of report content, and perform an export 10B
 Design reports for mobile devices 11B
 Incorporate the Q&A feature in a report 9C
3.3 Identify patterns and trends
 Use the Analyze feature in Power BI 7C
 Use grouping, binning, and clustering 8C
 Use AI visuals 8C
 Use reference lines, error bars, and forecasting 8B
 Detect outliers and anomalies 3B
 Create and share scorecards and metrics 10B
4. Deploy and maintain assets Covered In
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4.1 Create and manage workspace assets
 Create and configure a workspace 9A, 10A
 Assign workspace roles 10A
 Configure and update a workspace app 10A
 Publish, import, or update assets in a workspace 10A
 Create dashboards 9B
 Choose a distribution method 10A
 Apply sensitivity labels to workspace content 10A
 Configure subscriptions and data alerts 10B
 Promote or certify Power BI content 10A
 Manage global options for files 1B
4.2 Manage datasets
 Identify when a gateway is required 9A
 Configure a dataset scheduled refresh 9A
 Configure row-level security group membership 10A
 Provide access to datasets 10A